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Olaseni Arogundade, MD
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9 Min Read

What it's like to specialize in radiology: Shadowing Dr. Arogundade

Confluence Health’s Olaseni Arogundade, MD, says radiology involves limited patient contact, but helps doctors to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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Reaching for surgical tools in operating room
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What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Cehajic

Boris Cehajic, MD, of Hattiesburg Clinic, says every general surgeon needs humility, focus and compassion and you must be able to deal with surprises.

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Michael A. Horberg, MD
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5 Min Read

What it's like in infectious diseases: Shadowing Dr. Horberg

As an infectious diseases physician at Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group, Michael A. Horberg, MD, remains vigilant in helping patients with HIV.

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C.J. Pierce, MD
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What it's like to specialize in hospital medicine: Shadowing Dr. Pierce

C.J. Pierce, MD, a hospitalist at Confluence Health, at first didn’t think the specialty was for him. Now he couldn’t be happier with his work-life balance.

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Alpa Shah, MD
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7 Min Read

What it’s like in perinatal and reproductive psychiatry

Alpa Shah, MD, feels the most rewarding part of perinatal and reproductive psychiatry is helping women make informed decisions for a healthy pregnancy.

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Philip Gachassin, MD
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What it's like in general surgery: Shadowing Dr. Gachassin

Philip Gachassin, MD, says work-life balance is difficult to achieve as a general surgeon, but making a difference for patients is highly rewarding.

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Natasha Prince, MD
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6 Min Read

What it's like in obstetrics and gynecology: Shadowing Dr. Prince

Natasha Prince, MD, an ob-gyn, says that while days can be long, nothing beats being involved in the birth of a baby.

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Heather Kowalski, MD
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What it's like to specialize in pediatric orthopaedic surgery

Heather Kowalski, MD, a pediatric orthopaedic surgeon at University of Iowa Health Care, feels privileged to help children through scary, stressful times.

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Sam Mossallam, MD
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What it's like in emergency medicine: Shadowing Dr. Mossallam

AMA member Sam Mossallam, MD, says one of the rewards of working in emergency medicine is being part of society’s safety net.

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